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Lewis and Clark Reed Gonzaga ISU UW-Seattle Oxy Whitworth University Bradley St Olaf Oberlin Macalester College SCU| Illinois Wesleyan University | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1293/1473 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $180 |
Diversity |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 59% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,493 students)
IWU vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Whitman College than Illinois Wesleyan University ($58,200.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Whitman College ($30,096 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 14.5% lower than costs at Whitman College ($12,418 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Whitman College ($36,614 vs. $32,047)
IWU vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 65 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Whitman College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Whitman College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/